Family
Darry
How old is Ponyboy Curtis?
14 years old
How did Ponyboy's parents die?
Car crash
What city is the Outsiders set in?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
What phrase is Johnny's final advice to Ponyboy?
"Stay Gold."
Who is the middle child?
Sodapop Curtis
Where does Sodapop work?
The local gas station
How many brothers does Ponyboy have?
He has 2 brothers
Where does Ponyboy first meet Cherry?
The drive-in movie theatre
What natural image shows that both Greasers and Socs have things in common?
The sunset
What event forced the Curtis brothers to rely only on each other?
The death of their parents
Who is the wisecracking comedian of the gang?
Two-bit Mathews
What does Ponyboy learn from Johnny's letter at the end of the book?
To keep his good heart and hope (Stay gold)
What time period is the Outsiders most likely set in?
The mid-1960's
What is a symbol of both identity and pride for the Greasers?
Their hair
Why does Darry give up on his dreams?
To take responsibility and take care of his brothers?
Where was Dally originally from?
New York City
Which Soc is Ponyboy most connected to?
Cherry Valance
Where does the rumble take place?
The vacant lot
What theme is shown when Ponyboy begins to see not all Socs are bad?
Empathy and understanding
Who acts as Ponyboy's guardian and speaks for him during the court hearing?
Darry
Which character's real name is Keith?
Two-Bit Matthews
What poem does Ponyboy recite to Johnny?
"Nothing Gold can Stay."
Where does Ponyboy begin writing his story at the end of the book?
His bedroom
What theme shows the conflict between the Greasers and Socs?
Class Conflict